Forum shopping: Louisa Docherty & Ors v The Secretary of State for Business Innovation & Skills [2015] CSOH 149

This article provides information on the Scottish Court of Session’s judgement on a case concerning forum shopping by claimants: Louisa Docherty & Ors v The Secretary of State for Business Innovation & Skills.

The case provides a timely reminder of the issues insurers ought to be aware of in disease claims, particularly in cross-border cases where parties are being sued on a joint and several basis.